REM, Losing My Religion- A Classical Musician’s First Listen and Reaction

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Isn’t it amazing how music can evoke specific geographical locations? Even if I had not known that this band originated in Georgia, this song immediately gave me the distinct feeling of taking place somewhere in the southeastern US.
Here’s the link to the original song by REM:
• R.E.M. - Losing My Rel...
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@davidsweet9163 11 ай бұрын

Michael Stipe is a artist. Not a technical singer but someone who understands how to use his instrument artistically.

@EIGHTBITPUNK 8 ай бұрын

There’s just so much passion, you can see it when he dances. And the dancing was improvised by the way, it doesn’t get any more authentic than that

@steveconroy4042 11 ай бұрын

You really caught onto something with the vocals often rising then coming down, emphasizing a sadness or frustration; maybe even a feeling of defeat. I really love how you catch subtle things like this, it makes my appreciation of a great song that much higher. This is why the world is a better place with people like you in it, sharing your gifts. Much gratitude to you. 🙏

@ralph17p 11 ай бұрын

This is why I absolutely love this channel. You can come at one of my all-time favourite songs as a first-time listener and teach me more about the meaning and the construction in a few minutes than I had picked up in half a lifetime of casual listening. It goes to show the value of a musical education - whether it be modern or classical. And you manage to do it in a way that doesn't destroy it - turning the song into a biology specimen, pinned out and dissected. If anything it's more alive - hearing all those things I've missed, somehow, on every previous listen. Nicely done!

@robertcain9682 11 ай бұрын

But do you really want to understand everything about it. Or let it be like magic and just enjoy it. Not figure out and letting it be a mystery.

@stevengifford7457 11 ай бұрын

@@robertcain9682 The more you know, the more you know that you don't know. More magic is created.

@robertcain9682 11 ай бұрын

@@stevengifford7457 true

@johnmccollum8501 11 ай бұрын

Had the same reaction to the Bohemian Rhapsody videos. Transformed my understanding and joy when listening to new levels.

@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 10 ай бұрын

Very well,said!

@KyleS.1987 11 ай бұрын

I could listen to Stipe and Mills harmonize all day. Their voices complement each other so well.

@gunnerysgthartman9263 11 ай бұрын

I believe the "wilting" style of singing is a great way to express the way the singer felt anger and frustration to the point of exhaustion. The song is about him watching his lover flirt with everyone constantly, and he is angry, hurt, frustrated, and embarrassed. He is dying inside and is emotionally spent. So a wilting plant is a great analogy for the singing style. Their relationship is like a plant dying slowly in the southern summer heat. The monotonous/ repetitive riff could be a way that stresses that these actions by the singer and his lover are repetitive. They have had this same argument and been hurt many times.

@jmichaelbell5434 11 ай бұрын

I’ve not listened to this song in years. I’m only 9 minutes in and have tears streaming down my face. This song/ video hits my heart and soul so hard and deep.

@lynby6231 11 ай бұрын

Everybody hurts would’ve been a better choice. The video was intriguing too

@marcussmorisha1738 11 ай бұрын

Not commenting would have been a better choice...

@g.e.5723 11 ай бұрын

Same here. I'd forgotten the genius of Michael Stipe.

@garryiglesias4074 11 ай бұрын

@@marcussmorisha1738 ? What's your point ?

@cloud29z 2 ай бұрын

Dude that's Norm funny. Thank you @@lynby6231for that laugh 🐵

@grahamokeefe9406 11 ай бұрын

The phrase "losing my religion" is something you might hear older people say in the south. It means, basically, being at the end of your rope. I lived in Georgia for a few years, and at one of my jobs, my boss was an older African American woman, and one day when she was having a lot of stuff dumped on her, I heard her mutter "I'm about to lose my religion". The song obviously plays with the two ways that phrase could be interpreted. I don't know that this would be classified as "southern rock". Southern rock, as a genre, would have more blues influence (and maybe a little bit of country influence too). The Allman brothers are southern rock.

@drunkbuzzard3237 7 ай бұрын

It also means that you’re up late Saturday night partying trying to keep up with you and too hung over to go to church on Sunday morning hence you’re losing your religion.

@user-km8if8jg8i 7 ай бұрын

REM are from Georgia

@grahamokeefe9406 7 ай бұрын

@@user-km8if8jg8i I'm aware. I lived in Athens for 6 years

@ferniek5000 10 ай бұрын

An important part of this song I think is the cycling that goes on in his mind, the monotony of thinking this again going over it, going over how you went over it, the second, third, fourth guessing of every little detail, the focus, what could I have done differently...torture of "loosing" the love you maybe realize you never had, but could you have? That was just a dream, but then back around again. This song conveys this state of mind so well.

@PodCaspar 9 ай бұрын

Like a feverish dream

@DC_Prox 11 ай бұрын

One of the lesser-known effects of this song's popularity is that there was a slight increase in sales of ukuleles, as people in indie bands realized that a ukulele can emulate the dynamics of mandolins and banjos when covering songs like this. Anyone who plays guitar can fairly easily pick up a uke and work it into their arrangements.

@theoriginalemissary422 3 ай бұрын

I hope she will ALWAYS say "music movie" - so dang charming.

@rk41gator 11 ай бұрын

Your comment about the Southern phrase 'Losing my religion' is spot on. Having grown up in Florida, I did not hear it a lot but, while most think it is losing your temper, I feel (especially as used here) it means losing your faith. And in this instance, losing faith in yourself and your perceptions. Michael Stipe is gay (or bi) and I think coming out romantically to your best friend is the focus of this song. There are homoerotic hints in the video. Of course, music can be universal and not so narrowly focused. But this is my take. The song hit me hard. As a 73 yr. old gay man, I have TWICE come out to straight best friends romantically. It is terrifying for all that things you fear can be lost (looking for love in all the wrong places). The internal anguish of wondering if he feels the same way, or could feel the same way if only I had the courage to say something. So many of the images and phrases scream this situation to me. The spilt milk at the beginning of the video is key. If I express my feelings there is no going back to the same relationship. If I say too much, will I be ostracized (or worse)? Rejection is one thing in a 'normal' heterosexual relationship and it hurts, but to have so much baggage associated with coming on to your best friend, one of the same sex, is excruciating. Held in respect before, will all that be lost. I believe that is what the fallen angel images represent. "Choosing my confessions" Unsure of your own perceptions, perhaps all this IS a fantasy. "I think I thoughtI saw you try"

@collinbeal 9 ай бұрын

Yeah the hopelessness in pursuing love very much ties into trying to reach through the heteronormative veil us queer people are shrouded in. I really do think the video does a great job of portraying this aspect of the song. ❤

@collinbeal 9 ай бұрын

Also, I hope you're not still living in Florida, or if you are, you're safe; I've heard that things are getting really dicey there politically in terms of discrimination, regressively so, and that there is this pervasive air of hostility.

@rk41gator 9 ай бұрын

@@collinbeal Been in Colorado since '82. I will give you a Florida status report, since I am visiting my sister and family in a week with my husband of 37 years. Though my folks did not 'know' of my orientation, they knew. Both our families have been very supportive. When we visited Florida last year I saw none of the negativity you mention, in fact I had a warm reunion with one of the two men I mentioned above. The other straight guy moved out to Colorado where I accidentally introduced him to his future wife. They got married, two kids and we are still close. So not all gay relationships are fraught. My friends in Florida are supportive and kind. I only wish the rest of the world was the same way. Peace.

@brossjackson 11 ай бұрын

If you want another REM song, the song I'm going to recommend (one Classical Music nerd to another) is "Nightswimming". It's REM's most purely beautiful song, has a lovely arrangement featuring strings (arranged by John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin) and even an oboe solo. Mike Mills, who wrote the song, liked it enough that he even adapted it as one movement of the violin concerto he wrote for Robert McDuffie.

@robertsanssouci2093 10 ай бұрын

As a college student I delivered pizza in Seattle. Every Friday night Peter Buck ordered pizza for his daughter. Truly a genuine and kind person. Can’t say enough good things about him. Also I hear he plays mandolin sometimes

@kendallneason3645 11 ай бұрын

I’ve always found REM fascinating and this song in particular is so layered and as a southern girl I can say this is not southern rock. But the band are southerners and I hear that in their alternative music as well. The lead singer seems to be going through some personal issues which we can all relate to. They are a cerebral band with complex music and lyrics. Thanks for breaking it down as always your reactions are appreciated.

@IdreamOfDouche 11 ай бұрын

You should review Radioheads 'Paranoid Android'. It's arguably the greatest song from the last 20-30 years and (as part of the album Ok Computer) changed the musical landscape for music in the 2000's.

@HerrDenzel 11 ай бұрын

The bass playing is superb.

@Teen-Conor 11 ай бұрын

My Lord this is a great analysis. With 20:41 minutes in, I now understand the little differences that I didn't catch before. The vocals now seem to have a relation with the melodies. Not the lyrics but the tones and change of notes. We live in a wonderful world where a pro classical musician like Virgin Rock can teach us all these details. Liked and subscribed.

@VintageWanderer 11 ай бұрын

REM did so much good music they became their own sound. Like Beatles, Who, U2, B52's, RUSH ect. Nice review. Cheers,

@Blackadder75 11 ай бұрын

Everybody is unique, but you Amy, are really special because you combine a vast knowledge of (classical) music theory and culture with a almost total ignorance of pop (rock) music. And I am saying this in a positive way. It's an incredible experience to hear these great rock songs of the past 60 years for the first time, with your musical background you can pick up so much more than let's say a 14 year old teenager who hears them for the first time.

@daneel4ever 11 ай бұрын

One of the best songs in music history in my opinion, thank you for your analysis! :)

@netuno60 11 ай бұрын

A very beautiful song, one of the best I've heard after the Beatles. The singer and the band have done great in the arrangements and lyrics.

@ed.z. 11 ай бұрын

You might have somehow missed Steely Dan, Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul’s entire solo career, Elvis Costello, Graham Parker, Squeeze, Joe Jackson, and James Taylor. Maybe I was lucky.

@netuno60 11 ай бұрын

@@ed.z. No, I don’t. I’ve heard all of them, but even so I maintain my choice.

@markdrum2392 11 ай бұрын

Great job Amy. I grew up in North Carolina and "losing my religion" meant that you're fed up with the person or thing. You're at the end of your string. I met these guys several times and Pete Buck is a fan of blue grass music which came out of the Appalachian mountains. That probably explains the extensive use of mandolin here.

@tquasa07 9 ай бұрын

That really explains the intro to I Believe

@patturk7408 Ай бұрын

I bought the cassette the first week of release. I had it on my boombox at work and "Losing my Religion" started. My boss stopped and listened to the whole song. That old, retired army sergeant looked at me and said, "That is f.....g poetry".

@ForestLad69 11 ай бұрын

Whilst I am mostly an AC/DC, Led Zep, Rainbow fan, I do love REM’s sound. Please have a listen to Everybody Hurts - would love to see your reaction to that

@marysullivan7851 11 ай бұрын

My suggestion exactly… Everybody hurts

@michaelwelsh7362 11 ай бұрын

It’s almost like a chant, but very soothing in a way🎶🎶🎶

@danielmize6567 9 ай бұрын

How to make an old Gen x dude cry....just play that song and add booze.😢

@Nrgize1 5 ай бұрын

This is my favourite song of all time. It's also a song that doesn't have a chorus. It's a verse only structure.

@DaddyDoom 11 ай бұрын

Im one of the old farts who got to see the video at the time of its release. Along with song, which is timeless, the video hasnt aged a day and is a staple of how great the music video art of the 90s was. You dont see stuff like this today anymore.

@netuno60 11 ай бұрын

Another great analysis Amy. The voice of Michael is great and the way he sings are really a fundamental point here. Thank you.

@tedcole9936 11 ай бұрын

I’ve always deeply loved this song for multiple reasons, but your break-down really expands my understanding of WHY it means so much to me. For this, I owe you many thanks. Beautiful analysis; I stand in awe of your sensitivity, especially on a first-listen basis. ❤

@monikabeki6838 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your great reaction and analysis! I love this song! But „everybody hurts“ is the most emotional song (it’s about a taboo topic and the deep sad lyrics are just outstanding like the video!

@Sigmar263 11 ай бұрын

Try a listen to 'Driver 8' by this band. Some southern themes. This song has always moved me

@Kjartan1975 11 ай бұрын

I am really impressed by this analysis and it actually helped me to understand why I feel that deep connection to this song.

@marybeaird6171 11 ай бұрын

I never knew what "Losing My Religion" actually meant and I get it. For me the song evokes the feelings I had when I was suffering from depression. In a way it was comforting because it expressed how I felt when I couldn't find the words.

@spacelab777 11 ай бұрын

Great analysis and you have picked up a lot of things about who REM are from one short song. Yes they is a big Southern influence. They were initially part of an alternative rock movement that was sometimes called alt country. They were influenced by a lot of British bands but applied there Southern influence to it. From the 60s to this day there has been this fusion of UK and US bands influencing each other but applying their own local influences. REM music is very melodic and introspective. In the early days (music was very good) Michael Stipe was a very shy frontman and it took him a while to become more confident in the role. Part of that was also coming to terms with his sexuality and this song is partly about that. There is a lot of good music to explore in their catalogue and in alternative rock in general.

@NThurkettle 11 ай бұрын

So happy that you've now met my all-time favorite band! The "sound" of R.E.M. emerges from the unusual way they wrote their songs. The band would fully-create the music without any idea what Michael Stipe would sing, melodically or lyrically. They would give him the finished tune and then he would create his element. And their philosophy was that the vocals were simply another instrument, no more important than the others; so they tended to be melodically simple as well as mixed down and less prominent than traditional rock and pop. In addition, for most of their career, they refused to publish their lyrics - all of this combined with Michael's notorious shyness as a lead singer gave the words an enigmatic quality that allowed listeners to map their own emotional experience onto the songs. And it emphasized the incredible vulnerability and feeling his singing expresses, as you noticed. Every breath, every sudden surge or drop in intensity, you get this sense of authentic, desperate yearning. Another band member, Mike Mills, has been called the greatest backup vocal in rock, because has an absolutely lovely vocal quality - ringing with clarity and warmth. On some of their songs like "Near Wild Heaven" he gets to sing lead and you can enjoy what a great singer he is. But it was Michael Stipe's powerful ability to channel and communicate these private feelings that made the band legendary for so many people.

@edwardrutledge2765 11 ай бұрын

Always an intellectual treat listening to your musical autopsies. No exception here, watching your arms “air conduct,” like rock fans “air guitar,” just hit me. Keep doing it. That aside, listen and comment to REM Everybody Hurts; love to hear your take.

@jamesaaron7211 11 ай бұрын

I had been listening to them for many years before they won Best New Group. Great analysis, the vocal dynamic is very much like exhaustion after each attempt to rise. I think a great follow up would be Everybody Hurts, another one where the video is essential, possibly even more than this one. It is a song that has been credited with saving many lives, I won’t spoil it more than that.

@jamesaaron7211 11 ай бұрын

Forgive me, I am travelling overseas and am unable to at this time. But in brief, it’s not especially complex in any way, chord and melodic complexity are fairly temperate, no special progressions or anything like that, but it’s lyrical and performative elements are wonderful, it’s a very interesting contrast to this song, and the video…it’s just remarkable. I know you always pay close attention, but in this case it will be especially rewarding. And as I said, few songs have had as much real impact on the lives of others. Ciao from Tuscany. 🙂

@yiming624 11 ай бұрын

It is refreshing to see her actually so interested in song

@seraphicdesigninc 11 ай бұрын

I love how Amy speaks, reacts, understands, and analyzes music with such sensitivity and passion. I learn new truths and perspectives on musical pieces that I've heard thousands of times. Excellent job. Wonderful channel. Thank you so much! Please consider analyzing the recordings and compositions of Radiohead (Paranoid Android), The Police (Every Little Thing She Does is Magic), Jim Croce (Time in a Bottle), The Cure (Just Like Heaven), Faith No More (Epic), Bee Gees (How Deep is Your Love), Alice in Chains (Would?), and Marvin Gaye (What's Going On).

@fred_jb 11 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable analysis - thank you. I feel that the phrase losing my religion, as you said, is not necessarily about losing your temper, but more being at the end of your tether and not able to take any more. I also really like the lines about saying too much or not enough. Very evocative of teenage angst when wanting to say enough to communicate your interest to the object of your desire but not wanting to say too much and frighten them off by your intensity. Probably all the more difficult in Michael Stipes life as I believe he struggled for a long time about coming out as gay.

@robertmills8640 11 ай бұрын

During a bad relationship this song encapsulated my feelings at the time, love it, Thx

@dporper6390 11 ай бұрын

The strings came in and there it was... The raised eyebrow I was waiting for, as you not only heard the strings but gave a detailed musical explanation for their use. Made my day. Thank you!😅

@wickedPrints3256 11 ай бұрын

REM was a great college rock band. Radio free Europe is another great song by them. I think it was their earliest hit. They are worth a deep dive for sure. Very talented.

@collinbeal 9 ай бұрын

This might just be my favorite song with mainstream appeal and broad recognition. I've been clinically depressed for the last 20 years of my life basically non-stop (over 2/3 of my life), and music like this that conveys sadness, frustration, and hopelessness in such a visceral way is very cathartic and palliative for me, "therapeutic", as you said.

@MattJocks 11 ай бұрын

REM was also classified as "college rock" because their lyrics were a little more ambitious and their base audience was current and recent college students. A companion band at the time was 10,000 Maniacs, also worth a dive. I'd strongly recommend the song "Eden."

@darrenjones5885 11 ай бұрын

I’d go for What’s The Matter Here? or Trouble Me. A friend’s daughter fell in love with Eat For Two when she was a pregnant 18 year old worried about the future. 10,000 Maniacs and R.E.M. are like adjacent pieces in a jigsaw.

@MRFThorne 11 ай бұрын

Both excellent bands - The Indigo Girls (though a duo) were of a similar mold.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 11 ай бұрын

Nope need Neil Young Way better and also very overdue instead of wimpy Queen

@MattJocks 11 ай бұрын

@@darrenjones5885 Of course, Amy might be interested in Verdi Cries, too.

@danielmize6567 9 ай бұрын

Not enough negative energy for southern rock. Like comparing apples to elephants.

@tigernga218 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the very good analysis of this song. I agree that it is loss of "Hope"

@mr-mysteryguest 5 ай бұрын

Consider this, the hint of the century...

@rhoward9302 11 ай бұрын

This is a very fine introduction to my favorite band. You got a lot out of this one and you pretty much figured out the lyrics in one go-- it's a song about being interested in someone else but too scared to make the first move. Hope to see R.E.M. revisited somewhere down the road. They've got a wealth of gorgeous songs in their catalogue.

@fercus_inc 11 ай бұрын

I love the way in which with a lot of propriety and base you say that it is a very simple melody, without ever disrespecting the author. This time the focus is on the voice and I agree with that. The voice is what makes this song great.

@foxdenham 11 ай бұрын

As always a super analysis Amy. They are a somewhat cryptic, arty band and they are veeeery open to interpretation. This is a satisfying ‘pop’ song but for me isn’t a patch on the emotional depth of other works - in particular ‘Everybody hurts’ - an understated emotional tour de force. Thanks again ‘Team Amy’ xxx

@SteveBluescemi 11 ай бұрын

I totally disagree. Losing My Religion is a powerful song full of emotional nuance, whereas Everybody Hurts is very surface level and kinda corny.

@foxdenham 11 ай бұрын

Glad it moves you that way. I obviously have a different feeling on things but hey, that’s the beauty of music, it has very personal element to it. 😊👍

@jakebeaudrie 11 ай бұрын

I love that you called it a "Music Movie".

@ferniek5000 10 ай бұрын

Talk Show Host....please ,please, please. Its an amazing work.

@GiordanoBruno42 11 ай бұрын

Us Brits do quite well in rock and electronic music, for a little island with a middling population size. The land without music was merely biding its time, awaiting the electrification of the lute and harpsichord. All that time, our folk and popular song traditions were building to something nobody in the early 1900s would see coming. We were primed to adore and adopt blues, jazz and rock music from that history of popular songs being more relevant than orchestra in British culture. Much love and admiration ❤️

@stevesilsby5288 11 ай бұрын

REM is in many ways to music what Monty Python is to comedy. So emphatically illustrative, so often bizarre, and so imminently quotable.

@jeffsmith2253 10 ай бұрын

eminently

@caroleann_2142 11 ай бұрын

What a Beautiful Voice & Song it was written for him, only Michael could, do it. the arrangement is Fabulous, and I once sang Opera.😊❤ Thank you Amy

@heyjarrod 11 ай бұрын

Cliff died in a tragic tour bus accident in 1986. Coming from a similar background as Cliff, I figure he simply liked the melodies, and the interesting guitar parts-and maybe the somber sounds of this music. Cliff was a bass player. But as Kirk Hammett says, Cliff always had his acoustic guitar with him to play. And he would ask Kirk for help when needed.

@tmage23 11 ай бұрын

REM was kind of a different band in the mid 80s. He probably was listening to stuff like Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction. Cliff was the "musician" in the band so it's not so difficult to believe that he would be into a band that wasn't "metal"

@meursault-ey7wq 10 ай бұрын

He was definitely the most musically open-minded member of the band.

@margaretgaskin4928 9 ай бұрын

REM has some big experiences to offer you! Everybody Hurts and Shiny Happy People will be interesting after this.

@jimwoodman8158 11 ай бұрын

The feeling of The South runs through so much of their music. My all-time favorite American band.

@securityscorpion8687 11 ай бұрын

You are doing a great job💥

@scheepen01 11 ай бұрын

Once again a brilliant analysis; thank you for that! I'm always amazed that you can teach me new things about songs I've sometimes listened to for decades.....

@davedem4107 11 ай бұрын

Okay Amy, if you like REM you need to listen to their song " it's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine ". You might not like it more but , you will like it. Much more upbeat. Sort of like an Intellectual College rap song. Lol

@beautifulidiot4323 11 ай бұрын

what a wonderful analysis. thank you.

@joebersik9846 11 ай бұрын

Amazing analysis !! AMY

@markmeisels1737 11 ай бұрын

Thanks as always. I Learn something every time

@J.CheeverLoophole 11 ай бұрын

I have the proud distinction of actually being in this video. If you look closely on the left at 8 mins 50 seconds.. That's me in the corner..

@iantellam9970 11 ай бұрын

In the spotlight?

@chrisbanks6659 11 ай бұрын

..Looking for your religion???

@Jaxy451 11 ай бұрын

Losing my religion is apparently a Southern phrase that means 'losing my temper'. I did not know this until recently.

@stevenmalham2234 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant!!!

@TheRealDCF 11 ай бұрын

I actually bought a mandolin because of this song. I still can’t play the damn thing very well, but it has a nice sound. Great song.

@imvandenh 10 ай бұрын

Same here.

@nevetstrevel4711 5 ай бұрын

Great analysis!

@craigphillips884 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the way you break down the music..

@bernardoca 11 ай бұрын

Congrats for the great videos, good music content!

@Hartlor_Tayley 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful insights. Thank you for bringing out the essence of this classic song.

@arimakiaho2960 11 ай бұрын

Perfect analysis 👍

@SteveBluescemi 11 ай бұрын

Once again requesting Paranoid Android, if not an entire Radiohead series. Influenced heavily by REM, Radiohead made an impact on 90s and 00s rock comparable to Queen and The Beatles before them. Their compositions are super unique and practically begging for deep dive analyses.

@user-pb4qb6rf5u 2 ай бұрын

Just saw you for the first time today, having watched REM with Losing my religion, I think you will love Everybody Hurts, also by REM, both the video and song are amazing. Also Disturbed with The Light is fantastic, hope you love both.

@roberttaylor5997 11 ай бұрын

"... along with a solid rock beat", as you say at the end there. I was living in Germany when this came out, and I went to some kind of Christmas or New Year rock music dance party. Despite the sad themes that you rightly highlight in both the lyrics and the music, when this came on everyone in the place was up and dancing and going wild, myself included and I've never been much of a dancer.

@mmanes100 11 ай бұрын

One of the best songs ever. A true master piece.

@user-zz1zr2wh1o 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Amy! Great analysis. I like my favorite songs even more now. Please do more 90's music.

@redrum482 11 ай бұрын

Incredible analysis. I love your perspective. MORE, please. :)

@joshuastrawser9160 11 ай бұрын

I have to appreciate a musician who acknowledges the effect that the heat and humidity of the South has on the music of the region. Sure, the English, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish, West African, and Native American influences are all essential, but so is the fact that it all happened in a place that practically boils in the summer. Excellent observation.

@TheCocoaDaddy 11 ай бұрын

Excellent! This song is an absolute classic and I'm glad you included it on your journey!

@Jeanetteinnes 3 ай бұрын

Love the passion you express when unwrapping music previously unheard. I’m learning a lot about bands I have briefly touch on in my youth.

@MIssSarahKB 11 ай бұрын

Ah, this was such an excellent analysis. Compelling, even. Thank you. 🙂

@kalasatwater2224 8 ай бұрын

One of my favorite songs from all time ^^

@thevoiceofamerica2389 11 ай бұрын

Being born and raised in the south, having lived from Texas to Tennessee, this band always resonated with me. I also enjoyed the video which was rich with artistic references. Great analysis as usual. God bless Amy, Vlad and Little Liesel. GOD BLESS AMERICA

@garryiglesias4074 11 ай бұрын

What about the rest of the world ?

@thevoiceofamerica2389 11 ай бұрын

@@garryiglesias4074 Indeed. God bless the rest of the world too!

@youvegottimetoescape 11 ай бұрын

I’m really glad you are listening to this song. REM is one of my favorite bands and imo kind of genius. And your analysis gave me more appreciation for the lyrics and how they work together with Michael stipes voice and the overall tone of the music. I hope you continue analyzing REM songs, maybe so. central rain, gardening at night, radio free Europe, you, at my most beautiful, sad professor, are some of my favorites. Thank you 😊

@stevenschembri1288 7 ай бұрын

In case you were wondering, the song is about "unrequited love" - The love which is felt by only one side and is never reflected back. It is about your crush to which you are afraid to tell your feelings.

@Firstname.Lastname 9 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you reviewed this! REM is one of my favorite bands of all time and they have such an extensive discography.

9 ай бұрын

This lady enchanted me.

@chittyluv2651 9 ай бұрын

Bless her heart she is so cute. She totally got the twangy bit of this song!

@Mo-MuttMusic 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Amy. Among my favorite R.E.M. tracks. Excellent points regarding the interpretation of the lyrics and vocal. Shawn R., Mo-Mutt Music/Sacred & Secular

@daffanurfauzan1220 11 ай бұрын

My favorite youtube creator reacted to my favorite song! Thank you Amy

@fathertedcrilley3988 11 ай бұрын

IN !MY FAVOURITE SONG EVER

@menopausalmusician414 11 ай бұрын

My Favorite Channel! Peace

@rk41gator 11 ай бұрын

I was so pleased to see this song pop up. It is one of a half dozen I wanted most to hear your analysis. PLEASE review the video also (separately). This song says a lot to me. Catchy. Infectious.

@jimsims6738 6 ай бұрын

I love this. Feel like I,m leaving smarter than I arrived. Her classical background looks at the song in ways I would never have thought about. Hope she is enjoying this as much.

@SeanShannon 11 ай бұрын

1992 is a wonderful year to study in popular music, since we were coming out of the end of the Cold War, and as with the end of the two World Wars, there was a definite shift in art, especially in music. Without a transnational "enemy" to focus on, people just had more mental space for introspection and thinking about deeper issues. (For those of us who started at college around this time, it was like this moment in music was made for us.) Arguably, the folk-rock revival that had been gaining steam in recent years "went mainstream" in 1992 when 13-year-old Chelsea Clinton was interviewed on MTV News (as part of their first coverage of a US presidential election), and said that her favourite group was a folk-rock act from New York called 10,000 Maniacs; their album from this year, _Our Time in Eden_, remains a stellar example of the revival, and their biggest single from the album, "These Are Days," would be an excellent song for Amy to review. (There's also another single from 1992 that I don't want to mention, for fear that it would lead Amy down a rabbit hole that she'd need months to get out of.)

@gerrydantone6834 10 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful song. For many listeners, we enjoy being taken on a musical journey and sometimes repetition is what we need in order to stay on the journey and travel to that place that the music takes us.

@chrisbanks6659 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Amy. The song that I completely forgot about; and one of the few songs these days that will be added to my playlist. All I will say in my defence is that the 90's are mostly a blurred memory for me!!!

@joedouglas9217 11 ай бұрын

Amy, I saw them twice in Nashville; Cantrell's in 1982 and the War Memorial Auditorium around 1984. They were incredible. Athens produced wonderful bands, but they were the best artistically. The 1982 show was remarkable as they were still unknowns, still doing a first set of covers, in a small crappy club, playing to students mostly. The EP had come out. The 1984 show was Fables of the Reconstruction tour, which was already a mature work, and highly danceable too. Of course, The B-52s were the best party band. Love Tractor was interesting too. R.E.M. had a touch of cow punk, like Jason and the Scorchers, but what made them stand out was the jangling guitars, a 60s throwback sound unlike punk or most new wave bands. The whole catalog is important.